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BD53 VUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 157,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 157,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 151,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,676 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,527 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,527 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,663 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BD53 VUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 VUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD53 VUA registered?

BD53 VUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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